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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX200
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was revealed 17 months later than the NX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Samsung NX100

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 NX100 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX100

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 NX100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 versus the NX100.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX100 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and NX100.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to provide extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography details
Samsung NX100 Street photography details
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
76
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography info
Samsung NX100 Sports photography info
48
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
59
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (550 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
better than average battery (420 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
63
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (420 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (24mm)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (550g)
31
built in image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Samsung NX100
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Samsung NX100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-02 2010-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 180 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 400 shots 420 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $871 $386